Having played the likes of Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, and Latitude Festival, 2013 was the biggest year yet for indie rock band Foals. Now, they will play some of the UK's major venues for a 2014 tour, stopping by Alexandra Palace for two nights in February. The tour comes in support of their third studio album, Holy Fire, which was nominated for the 2013 Mercury Prize.

After a shaky start - destroyed by fire 16 days after 'The People's Palace' first opened in 1873 - Alexandra Palace re-opened again two years later becoming the place from where the BBC beamed its first broadcast in 1935. The palace title maybe a little misleading - it's charm being more shabby chic than regal. More about Alexandra Palace

Plan the perfect year in the capital with our pick of the best events in London 2016. From January through to December, every month boasts an impressive line-up of entertainment. So, take a look at our guide and be sure not to miss a thing.

Entertainmentnear Foals

Near Foals

Alexandra PalaceLondon > Entertainment > Live MusicAlexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, N22 |
Same location as FoalsAfter a shaky start - destroyed by fire 16 days after 'The People's Palace' first opened in 1873 - Alexandra Palace re-opened again two years later ...More

Shoppingnear Foals

The best shops and markets near Foals

Capital GardensLondon > Shopping > House and GardenThe Garden Centre at Alexandra Palace, N22 |
1 minute from FoalsPerched on a hill, this garden centre is sheltered from the gusty winds by Alexandra Palace. Justly regarded as one of London’s best, it’s one ...More

The Faltering FullbackLondon > Nightlife > Pubs19 Perth Road, N4 |
2 miles from FoalsThe Irish-run Faltering Fullback in Finsbury Park is a gem of a pub hidden away in the back streets of Stroud Green and five minutes' walk ...More

The Hideaway London > Nightlife > Pubs114 Junction Road, Archway, N19 |
2.3 miles from FoalsA much welcome addition to Archway and its environs, bar/club/live music venue/pizzeria The Hideaway seems to do it all - which is what you'd expect from ...More

The Flask TavernLondon > Nightlife > Pubs77 Highgate West Hill, N6 |
36 minutes from FoalsStooping ceilings, creaking floors, solid wooden panelling, beams and small interconnecting rooms combine to make The Flask Tavern, a traditional 18th century English pub, among the ...More

Alexandra Palace
events

Alexandra Palace Farmers' MarketAlexandra Palace Farmers' MarketThis weekly farmers' market at Alexandra Palace is the largest one run by City & Country - they also have markets at Dulwich, Eltham, Hammersmith, Lewisham, Oval and Woodcote Green. Every Sunday, 30 to 50 producers show their wares at Alexandra Palace attracting up to 2,000 visitors. Each week there's a broad range of fruit and vegetables from2016/12/09
Where:

Alexandra Palace,
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
N22 7AY

Category: event

Alexandra Palace Farmers' Marketevent > UNCLASSIFIED > Food Markets - Farmers MarketsDATESVENUEAlexandra PalaceThis weekly farmers' market at Alexandra Palace is the largest one run by City & Country - they also have markets at Dulwich, Eltham, Hammersmith, Lewisham, Oval and Woodcote Green. Every Sunday, 30 to 50 producers show their wares at Alexandra Palace attracting up to 2,000 visitors. Each week there's a broad range of fruit and vegetables from... More about this event

Alexandra Palace Ice RinkAlexandra Palace Ice RinkThe biggest (it has a total capacity of 1,250) and best permanent ice rink in London, Alexandra Palace Ice Rink is an ideal place for a festive skate because you don't have to rely on the weather. The grand indoor rink is open all year round and offers a range of other activities, such as ice hockey and figure skating classes (so you can emulate yo2016/12/09
Where:

Alexandra Palace,
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
N22 7AY

Category: event

Alexandra Palace Ice Rinkevent > Kids EventsPRICING£6.50-£8 (Adults), £5.50-£7 (Concs) | Happy Hour: Mon to Fri 4.30pm-5.30pm £5.50 (Adults), £4.50 (Concs)DATESVENUEAlexandra PalaceThe biggest (it has a total capacity of 1,250) and best permanent ice rink in London, Alexandra Palace Ice Rink is an ideal place for a festive skate because you don't have to rely on the weather. The grand indoor rink is open all year round and offers a range of other activities, such as ice hockey and figure skating classes (so you can emulate yo... More about this event

Beauty And The Beast: Panto On Ice: Alexandra Palace Amateur Productionsevent > Theatre > Community TheatrePRICING£13.50, child/concs £11.50, phone for availabilityDATES9th to 12th Dec 2016VENUEAlexandra PalaceCompered by TV personality Rowland Rivron and performed by a cast of over 60 skaters.

Life On Mars: A Tribute To BowieLife On Mars: A Tribute To BowieIce-skate the night away to David Bowie's greatest hits and back catalogue.2017-01-08T20:30:00+00002017-01-08T00:00:00+0000
Where:

Alexandra Palace,
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
N22 7AY

Category: event

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Life On Mars: A Tribute To Bowieevent > MusicPRICINGadv £10DATESSunday 8th January 2017 - 8.30pmVENUEAlexandra PalaceIce-skate the night away to David Bowie's greatest hits and back catalogue.

The London Model Engineering ExhibitionThe London Model Engineering ExhibitionA showcase of model engineering of trains, cars, planes and trucks. Visitors can take part in a range of activities and watch technical demonstrations.2017-01-20T10:00:00+00002017-01-22T00:00:00+0000
Where:

Alexandra Palace,
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
N22 7AY

Category: event

The London Model Engineering Exhibitionevent > LeisurePRICING£12, adv £10.50, concs £11, adv concs £9.50DATES20th, 21st and 22nd January 2017 - 10am-5pmVENUEAlexandra PalaceA showcase of model engineering of trains, cars, planes and trucks. Visitors can take part in a range of activities and watch technical demonstrations.

Feeling Gloomy Present Pulp On IceFeeling Gloomy Present Pulp On IceDJs will be spinning the works of Jarvis Cocker and his associates while the dancers will be spinning on the ice.2017-02-05T20:30:00+00002017-02-05T00:00:00+0000
Where:

Alexandra Palace,
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
N22 7AY

Category: event

Feeling Gloomy Present Pulp On Iceevent > Clubbing and Nightlife > Dance - PopPRICING£9.90, with own skates £8DATESSunday 5th February 2017 - 8.30pm-11pmVENUEAlexandra PalaceDJs will be spinning the works of Jarvis Cocker and his associates while the dancers will be spinning on the ice.

Two Door Cinema ClubTwo Door Cinema ClubThe Irish indie rock outfit from County Down fronted by vocalist Alex Trimble head back onto the road to promote the third studio album Gameshow, which includes the single Are We Ready? (Wreck).2017-02-09T18:30:00+00002017-02-10T00:00:00+0000
Where:

Alexandra Palace,
Alexandra Palace Way
Wood Green
N22 7AY

Category: event

Two Door Cinema Clubevent > Concerts > Rock & Pop - Indie & GrungePRICING£24.50DATESThursday 9th and Friday 10th February 2017 - 6.30pmVENUEAlexandra PalaceThe Irish indie rock outfit from County Down fronted by vocalist Alex Trimble head back onto the road to promote the third studio album Gameshow, which includes the single Are We Ready? (Wreck).

UnderworldUnderworldAmbient dance and electronica from the Cardiff-formed twosome of Karl Hyde and Rick Smith.2017-03-17T18:30:00+00002017-03-17T00:00:00+0000
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The London Festival Of Railway ModellingThe London Festival Of Railway ModellingLarge model railway exhibition with a wide range of layouts, specialist traders and modelling demonstrations.2017-03-25T10:00:00+00002017-03-26T00:00:00+0000
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